War in the Air

Interesting fifteen episode miniseries broadcast weekly by BBC in 1954-1955. It covers different aspects of the air war during World War II. It also briefly contextualises the development of aircraft immediately before and after the war.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Nov 13, 1954

1 seaons till Feb 19, 1955

Popularity: 5.9165
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Networks
(GB)
Production

COI (GB)North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)The Air MinistryBBC (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Past and Future

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 15 episodes

Season 1

Aired

15 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Fated Sky30 min

    Looks at aircraft development before and leading up to the Second World War

  • Episode 2Battle for Britain30 min

    This covers the defence of Britain from the summer of 1940 to the spring of 1941.

  • Episode 3Fifty North30 min

    Coverage of the Atlantic air defence during the early months of the Second World War.

  • Episode 4Maximum Effort30 min

    Concentrates on the early British air raids on Germany and the German invasion of the Balkans, Greece and Russia.

  • Episode 5Desert Air Force30 min

    A review of the Middle East air war from mid 1940 to the end of 1942.

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Philip Dorté

Director